If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Victorville, the first weeks decide a lot: which agency wrote the report, whether a public agency shares the blame, and which deadlines are already running. This page explains how those pieces work in Victorville specifically, and how our Orange County personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Victorville personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Victorville car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Victorville collision report
The city says Victorville was the first city to contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for police services. Its Police Department page does not set out a process for traffic collision reports specifically. For general information on how to obtain a police report, it asks you to call or visit the station:
- Victorville Police Department, 14200 Amargosa Road, Victorville, CA 92392.
- Lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday.
- Phone: (760) 241-2911.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP Victorville Area office, at 14210 Amargosa Road, Victorville, serves High Desert communities including Victorville, Apple Valley, Hesperia and Adelanto, and patrols portions of Interstate 15, US 395 and State Routes 2, 18, 138, 173 and 247. The office’s phone is (760) 241-1186.
Major roads in Victorville
According to the Circulation Element of the city’s General Plan, Interstate 15, the Mojave Freeway, and US 395 are the city’s main regional connections, with seven full-service I-15 interchanges in the city. US 395 passes through the western part of the city, and State Route 18 connects to other San Bernardino County communities. The element designates the full extent of Bear Valley Road, Palmdale Road, Mojave Drive and US 395 as Super Arterials, and lists 7th Street, Amethyst Road, El Evado Road, Green Tree Boulevard and Hesperia Road among the existing major arterials.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 452 people killed or injured in Victorville crashes that year, including 23 pedestrians, 10 bicyclists and 33 motorcyclists, with 64 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 62 California cities with populations of 100,001 to 250,000, Victorville ranked 51st for total victims, where 1st is worst. OTS weights its rankings by population and miles driven, so a rank is not a simple head count. (OTS crash rankings)
When the City of Victorville or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: according to the city’s Risk Management page, written claims against the City of Victorville are made on the city’s claim form and mailed or delivered in person to City of Victorville, Attn: City Clerk, 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA 92392-2399. The City Clerk forwards claims to Risk Management, which answers questions at (760) 955-5037. The page says Risk Management also processes claims filed against the Victorville Water District and the Southern California Logistics Airport.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Victorville
San Bernardino County Superior Court’s Where can I file page lists Victorville among the areas served by the Civil Division of the Victorville District, 14455 Civic Drive, Victorville, in the Victorville Courthouse, which accepts limited and unlimited civil filings. The same page also lists Victorville under the Civil Division at the San Bernardino Justice Center, 247 West 3rd Street, San Bernardino. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Victorville
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Victorville in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Victorville injury claim can cover
California law sorts personal injury damages into a few categories:
- Economic damages: objectively verifiable money losses, such as medical expenses, lost earnings and the cost of repairing or replacing property (Civil Code section 1431.2).
- Non-economic damages: subjective losses such as pain, suffering, emotional distress and loss of companionship (same section).
- Punitive damages: available only in limited cases, when it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with oppression, fraud or malice (Civil Code section 3294).
What a particular claim is worth depends on the injuries, the evidence and the insurance available, so we review each case individually and never promise a result.
How a Victorville personal injury case usually moves
- Free consultation. You tell us what happened and we explain your options. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
- Investigation. We gather the collision or incident report described above, photos, witness information and your medical records.
- Claim and negotiation. We present the claim to the insurance company and negotiate for a fair settlement.
- Government claim if needed. If the City of Victorville or another public agency may share responsibility, we prepare the written claim before the six-month deadline.
- Lawsuit if needed. If the case does not settle, we file a lawsuit in the proper California Superior Court and keep pushing toward trial.
Deadlines and fault rules that apply to every California injury claim
- Two years to file a lawsuit. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1.
- Six months for claims against a public agency. If a city, county or state agency may be responsible, for example because of a dangerous road condition or a government vehicle, a written claim generally must be presented within six months after the claim accrues under Government Code section 911.2. Missing that deadline can end the claim.
- Partly at fault does not mean no recovery. California uses pure comparative fault (Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804). If you share some of the blame, your compensation is reduced by your share rather than barred.
Victorville personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Victorville?
B&D Law Group, APLC handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. The consultation is free.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Victorville?
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1). If a city, county or state agency may be responsible, a written claim generally must be presented within six months (Government Code section 911.2).
What if I was partly at fault for the Victorville accident?
California follows pure comparative fault (Li v. Yellow Cab Co.). If you share some of the blame, your compensation is reduced by your share rather than barred.
Can I make a claim against the City of Victorville?
Yes, but California requires a written claim to the public agency before a lawsuit can be filed (Government Code section 945.4), and the claim generally must be presented within six months. The section above on public agency claims explains where Victorville claims go.
Where do I get my Victorville accident report?
The “Getting your Victorville collision report” section above lists the agency that handles crashes inside city limits and how to request a copy. Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol.
Nearby cities we serve
We also represent injured people in communities near Victorville:
- San Bernardino personal injury attorneys
- Fontana personal injury attorneys
- Redlands personal injury attorneys
- Rancho Cucamonga personal injury attorneys
- Ontario personal injury attorneys
- Riverside personal injury attorneys
- Our Orange County office
- All areas we serve
Talk to a B&D Law Group attorney
B&D Law Group, APLC represents people hurt in Victorville and across the High Desert. Our nearest office is the Orange County office at 2 S. Pointe Dr, Ste 248, Lake Forest, CA 92630. The consultation is free, and we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Call (888) 977-2238 or send us your case details.
Attorney advertising. This page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading this page or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Agency procedures, fees and data on this page were checked against official sources in October 2026 and can change. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.